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PREFACE 


OST  Americans  are  familiar  with  the  Spas  of 
Central  Europe.  For  over  a  generation  there 
has  been  waged  on  their  behalf  a  skilful  cam- 
paign of  information  and  publicity.  Few 
people,  however,  are  aware  of  the  fact,  that 
Great  Britain  and  France  possess  "Thermal  Springs" 
second  to  none  in  the  medicinal  properties  of  their  waters. 
And,  to  the  American  they  offer,  in  addition,  a  conven- 
ience of  access  and  a  local  charm  which  are,  it  may  be 
stated  in  all  assurance,  rarely  equalled  and  never  surpassed 
elsewhere. 

The  purpose  of  this  book  is  to  supply  the  American 
public  with  a  short  and  necessarily  concentrated  descrip- 
tion of  the  principal  Spas  of  Great  Britain  and  France,  to- 
gether with  such  essential  information  as  to  the  character 
of  the  waters  and  local  amusements  as  may  be  needed 
to  make  the  visitor's  stay  both  profitable  and  pleasant. 

In  individual  cases  the  choice  of  any  particular  thermal 
spring  should  be  left  to  the  physician.  Every  resort 
contains  specialists  in  the  diseases  which  that  resort  is 
particularly  qualified  to  cure  and  these  doctors  are  listed 
in  the  descriptive  literature  issued  by  the  local  informa- 
tion bureaus,  in  France  called  "Syndicats  d'  initiative." 
These  bureaus  are  almost  invariably  controlled  by  the 
municipal  authorities  and  can  be  considered  entirely  re- 
liable. Physicians  conversant  with  the  English  language 
are  available  in  every  French  Resort. 

Hotel  accommodation  is  exceedingly  good  and  in  great 


variety,  offering  all  that  can  be  expected  by  the  most 
fastidious  in  the  way  of  appointments  and  general  com- 
fort and,  usually  too,  at  moderate  rates. 

The  Cunard  Company  will  be  glad  to  co-operate  to  the 
best  of  its  ability  in  the  selection  of  Resorts,  the  com- 
pilation of  Travel  Schedules  and  in  the  obtaining  of 
more  detailed  local  information  whenever  desired. 

There  can  be  little  doubt  that  only  lack  of  adequate  in- 
formation has  prevented  the  English  and  French  Resorts 
from  attaining  much  wider  popularity  with  Americans. 

This  book,  therefore,  is  offered  in  the  hope  that  it  will 
contribute  materially  in  remedying  this  defect  and  in 
making  better  known  the  delights  and  benefits  of  the 
glorious  Spas  of  Great  Britain  and  France. 


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INDEX 


BATH 6 

BUXTON 8 

CHELTENHAM 10 

DROITWICH 12 

HARROGATE 14 

LEAMINGTON    SPA 16 

WOODHALL    SPA 


BRITISH    RESORTS 

LLANDRINDOD    WELLS 18 

LLANGAMMARCH    WELLS 20 

MATLOCK 22 

NANTWICH 24 

ROYAL  TUNBRIDGE  WELLS. ...26 

STRATHPEFFER 28 

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FRENCH    RESORTS 


AIX-LES-BAINS 80 

ALLEVARD 44 

AMe'lIE-LES-BAINS 76 

BAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE 70 

BAGNOLES-DE-L'ORNE 56 

BALARUC 42 

BAREGES 70 

BIARRITZ 64 

BOURBON-L'ARCHAMB  AULT ...  32 

BOURBON-LANCY 88 

BOURBOULE    (LA) 58 

BRIDES 82 

CAMBO 68 

CAPVERN 74 

CAUTERETS 74 

CHALLES-LES-E AUX  82 

CHATEL    GUYON 58 

CONTREXEVILLE 92 

DAX 50 

EAUX    BONNES 66 

EVIAN 84 

FORGES-LES-EAUX 90 


LAMALOU 42 

LUCHON 38 

LUXEUIL 40 

MARTIGNY 94 

MONT    DORE 60 

NERIS 32 

PLOMBIERES 94 

POUGUES 52 

ROYAT 62 

SALIES    DE    Be'aRN 66 

SALINS-DU-JURA 48 

ST.  AMAND 54 

ST.  CHRISTAU. 68 

ST.  GERVAIS 86 

ST.  HONORe' 52 

ST.  NECTAIRE 62 

ST.  SAUVEUR 72 

URIAGE 46 

VALS 36 

VERNET 78 

VICHY 34 

VITTEL 96 


RECAPITULATION    OF    RESORTS    AND    CURES 98,99 

Note:  British  Resorts  are  arranged  in  their  alphabetical 
order;  the  French  Resorts  in  the  alphabetical  order 
of  the  departmental  districts  in  which  they  are 
situated. 


GREAT    BRITAIN 

TD  ATH,  in  the  county  of  Somerset,  distant  from  London 
-*-^  107  miles,  is  generally  known  as  Britain's  Historic 
Spa,  its  Hot  Springs  having  yielded  their  beneficial  supply 
for  19  centuries.  The  Hot  Mineral  Waters  of  Bath  were 
used  by  the  Romans  in  the  first  century,  and  a  large 
masonry  culvert  built  by  them  for  carrying  off  the  sur- 
plus water  is  still  in  use  today,  forming  some  of  the  finest 
Roman  Remains  in  Western  Europe. 

There  are  three  springs  known  as  Hot  Spring,  King's 
Bath  and  Cross  Bath  varying  in  temperature  from  104 
degrees  F.  to  120  degrees  F.  They  represent  the  hottest 
thermal  springs  in  Great  Britain  and  contain  nitrogen 
and  carbonic  acid  as  well  as  some  helium  and  other  rare 
elements. 

TREATMENT  is  external,  consisting  of  every  kind  of 
bath,  douche,  massage,  etc.  The  most  modern  ap- 
pliances and  facilities  are  available. 

SEASON— Practically  all  the  year. 

DISEASES — The  waters  are  prescribed  in  cases  of 
gout,  chronic  rheumatism,  arthritis,  sciatica,  digestive 
and  nervous  troubles. 

BATH  has  an  equable  climate  very  free  from  frost  and 
cold.  There  are  a  number  of  excellent  hotels  and  many 
attractions  such  as  concerts  and  promenades.  As  a  motor- 
ing center  Bath  offers  exceptional  facilities. 


VIEWS    OF    BATH 


"DUXTON,  in  Derbyshire,  distant  from  London  165 
-■^  miles,  generally  known  as  **The  Mountain  Spa"  is  a 
much  frequented  and  fashionable  resort  and  very  famous 
for  its  Medicinal  Springs.  The  waters  (St.  Anne's  Well) 
are  of  a  temperature  of  about  82  degrees  F. ;  they  contain 
several  rare  elements  and  are  of  a  highly  curative  char- 
acter. 

TREATMENT  is  mainly  internal. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  rheumatism,  gout,  lum- 
bago, sciatica,  affections  of  stomach,  liver,  kidney  and 
nervous  diseases. 

SEASON— All  the  year  round. 

The  Waters  and  Bathing  Establishments  are  the  prop- 
erty of  the  town  and  all  up-to-date  appliances  are  installed. 

There  are  numerous  high  class  hotels,  theatres  and 
many  other  attractions  and  amusements,  such  as  golf, 
fishing,  etc. 


/CHELTENHAM,  in  Gloucestershire,  distant  from 
^^  London  102  miles  and  situated  near  the  Cotswold 
Hills.  The  town,  which  is  of  considerable  importance 
today,  not  only  as  a  Spa,  but  also  as  a  residential  center, 
dates  back  to  pre-Norman  times. 

The  mineral  springs  were  accidentally  discovered  in 
1715  and  received  royal  recognition  when  George  IH 
was  ordered  to  Cheltenham  by  his  physicians  in  1788. 

WATERS  are  mildly  aperient,  alterative  and  cor- 
rective, diuretic  and  antiacid.  The  chief  wells  are  owned 
by  the  municipality  and  all  facilities  of  the  usual  high  class 
thermal  establishment  are  available. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  intestinal  affections, 
liver  diseases,  anaemia,  asthma,  chest  and  lung  trouble. 

SEASON  all  the  year  round. 

Good  hotels. 

Amusements — ^Concerts,  opera,  theatre,  tennis,  golf. 

Cheltenham  is  also  within  easy  access  of  Stratford-on- 
Avon. 


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CLEEVE    HILL,  NEAR    CHELTENHAM 


THE    PROMENADE,   CHELTENHAM 


"r\ROITWICH  in  Worcestershire,  distant  from  London 
-*-^  108  miles,  is  one  of  the  oldest  boroughs  of  the  United 
Kingdom;  to  its  famous  brine  baths  however,  the  town 
owes  its  main  importance. 

There  are  two  bathing  establishments,  **The  Royal 
Baths"  and  the  "St.  Andrews  Baths."  The  waters 
contain  solutions  of  common  salt,  sulphate  of  sodium 
and  calcium;  it  is  claimed  that  the  brine  is  about  twelve 
times  as  strong  as  that  of  sea  water. 

TREATMENT  is  external  consisting  of  all  kinds  of 
baths,   douches  and  massage. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  cardiac  affections, 
nervous  diseases,  paralysis,  neuritis,  sciatica,  lumbago, 
neuralgia,  rheumatism  and  gout. 

Droitwich  is  situate  in  the  midst  of  picturesque  scenery. 
Hotels  are  plentiful  and  good  and  in  the  way  of  amuse- 
ment everything  possible  in  concerts,  theatrical  per- 
formances, etc.,  is  offered. 

Interesting  excursions  to  the  surrounding  country; 
excellent  roads  for  motoring. 

SEASON— All  the  year  round. 


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VIEWS    OF    DROITWICH 


IIJ ARROGATE  in  Yorkshire,  distant  from  London 
-■--■-  203  miles,  is  often  described  as  ''The  Mecca  of  the 
ailing  and  the  playground  of  the  robust." 

WATERS— There  are  about  80  springs  mostly  cold 
water  containing  sulphurated  hydrogen,  sulphide  of  so- 
dium and  magnesium. 

The  Baths  include  all  the  latest  forms  of  electrical  and 
vapor  systems  and,  generally  speaking,  Harrogate  as  far 
as  general  equipment  is  concerned  can  compare  with  any 
similar  resort  in  the  world. 

TREATMENT  —External. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  chronic  complaints  of 
liver,  gout,  rheumatism,  obesity,  skin  diseases,  anaemia, 
sciatica,  etc. 

SEASON— From  April  to  November. 

Harrogate  is  situate  in  the  center  of  a  most  interesting 
district,  near  by  York  with  its  beautiful  Minster,  Foun- 
tains Abbey  the  most  magnificent  monastic  ruin  in 
England,  Aldborough  and  its  Roman  Remains,  Borough - 
bridge  with  its  prehistoric  monoliths,  Knaresborough 
Castle  with  its  cave  and  dropping  well  and  numerous  other 
places  which  will  keep  the  patient  amused  whilst  attend- 
ing a  cure. 

Hotels  are  good  and  there  are  a  number  of  high-class 
boarding  houses,  furnished  rooms,  etc.,  available. 


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VIEWS    OF    HARROGATE 


T  EAMINGTON  SPA  in  Warwickshire,  distant  from 
-■^  London  87  miles. 

WATERS — There  are  four  springs  of  a  sulphurous  and 
chalybeate  character;  the  Baths  are  controlled  by  the 
Town  Council  and  no  effort  has  been  spared  to  make  them 
the  best  of  their  kind. 

TREATMENT  is  external  mainly. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  gout,  rheumatism,  lum- 
bago, sciatica,  scrofula,  anaemia  and  affections  of  the  liver. 

While  chief  emphasis  is  laid  on  the  advantages  of  the 
Spa,  it  should  not  be  overlooked  that  Leamington  lies 
in  the  center  of  a  particularly  delightful  and  interesting 
countryside. 

Stratford  on  Avon,  Warwick,  Kenilworth,  Coventry, 
Broadway  are  all  near  at  hand.  Great  hunting  center, 
golf,  polo,  tennis,  cricket;  concerts,  theatrical  per- 
formances, etc. 

SEASON— All  the  year  round. 

A  good  selection  of  well-reputed  hotels.  There  are  over 
50  acres  of  parks,  pleasure  grounds  and  gardens.  Various 
and  many  are  the  diversions  and  amusements  which  are 
offered  and  concerts  given  by  the  best  military  and  other 
bands  have  become  famous. 


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VIEWS    OF    LEAMINGTON    SPA 


T  LANDRINDOD  WELLS  in  Radnorshire,  distant 
•'^  from  London  245  miles,  is  the  leading  Spa  of  Mid- 
Wales. 

A  peaceful  inland  watering-place,  enjoying  a  bracing 
climate  and  situated  amidst  picturesque  woodland  moun- 
tain scenery.  The  springs  are  very  numerous,  of  very 
varied  composition  and  properties  and  in  this  variety  lies 
their  immense  medicinal  value.  They  have  been 
famous  for  over  two  centuries  and  are  divided  into  three 
groups,  the  Pump  House,  the  Rock  Park  and  the  Recrea- 
tion Ground. 

TREATMENT— internal  and  external. 

The  baths  are  provided  with  the  last  and  most 
approved  apparatus  for  Electrical  treatment  of  Heart 
trouble;  Massage  and  X  Rays  treatment. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  gastritis,  scrofula, 
liver  troubles,  dyspepsia  and  diabetes. 

Good  hotels,  golf,  tennis,  trout  fishing,  etc. 

SEASON— All  the  year  round. 


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T  LANGAMMARCH  WELLS  in  Breconshire,  Wales, 
•*^  227  miles  from  London,  is  situated  amongst  beautiful 
scenery  on  the  rivers  Irfon  and  Gammarch,  at  an  altitude 
of  600  feet. 

WATERS  are  almost  unique  on  account  of  their  con- 
taining Barium  Chloride — an  exceedingly  rare  constituent 
— in  addition  to  magnesium  and  calcium. 

The  pump  room  and  the  various  baths  are  located  in 
the  grounds  of  the  Lake  Hotel ;  they  are  well  arranged  and 
comfortable. 

The  climate  of  this  Spa  is  known  to  be  one  of  the  mild- 
est and  most  equable  in  Great  Britain. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  cardiac  diseases,  certain 
kidney  troubles,  rheumatism  and  neurasthenia. 

SEASON  all  the  year  round. 

Good  hotels. 

RECREATIONS  are  many :  Boating,  salmon  and  trout 
fishing,  shooting,  golf,  tennis. 


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VIKWS  OF  LLANGAMMARCH  WELLS 


^VTATLOCK  in  Derbyshire,  145  miles  from  London, 
-*-  -■•  situated  in  the  beautiful  valley  of  the  Derwent, 
close  to  the  moorland  and  renowned  for  its  dry  bracing 
air. 

It  has  an  altitude  ranging  from  300  to  1300  feet. 

WATERS — Contain  mainly  carbonate  of  calcium  and 
magnesium,  sulphate  of  sodium  and  free  carbonic  acid 
gas. 

The  bathing  and  electrical  appliances  are  thoroughly 
up-to-date,  including  Turkish,  Russian,  hot  air,  or 
radiant  heat  baths  and  various  other  treatments. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  rheumatism,  gout,  ar- 
thritis, bronchitis,  catarrhs,  nervous  disorders,  insomnia, 
liver,  kidney  and  stomach  troubles. 

An  excellent  center  for  excursions :  6  miles  from  Haddon 
Hall,  9  miles  from  Chatsworth,  17  from  Dove  Dale. 

SEASON— All  the  year  round. 

There  are  several  good  hotels  and  Hydro's,  principal 
among  the  latter  being  Smedley's,  a  large  establishment 
accommodating  400  guests.  Many  amusements  and 
sports,  including  golf  and  trout  fishing. 


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XJANTWICH  in  Cheshire,  distant  from  London  162 
-*-  ^    miles. 

WATERS  are  of  the  brine  variety,  containing  bromide 
and  the  latter  has  proved  of  remarkable  benefit  in  cases 
of  insomnia.  The  Baths  are  fitted  with  every  conven- 
ience to  ensure  the  comfort  of  invalids,  and  are  replete 
with  every  modern  improvement.  There  are  Reclining, 
Deep  Immerson,  Needle,  Shower,  Vapour,  Douche,  Hot 
Air,  Electric  and  Mud  Baths. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  Gout,  rheumatism,  sci- 
atica, neuritis,  etc. 

SEASON— All  the  year  round. 

HOTELS— The  Baths  are  situated  in  the  Brine  Bath 
Hotel. 


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1^  OYAL  TUNBRIDGE  WELLS,  distant  from  London 
■■-^  only  35  miles.  Delightfully  situated  on  the  borders 
of  Kent  and  Sussex  400  feet  above  sea  level.  Its  vast  open 
spaces  are  covered  with  gorse,  bracken  heather  and  an 
abundance  of  silver  birch,  pine  and  other  stately  trees, 
which  largely  contribute  to  the  tonic  and  invigorating 
effect  of  the  climate.  A  large  open  heath,  some  250  acres 
in  extent  surrounds  the  town  and  ensures  an  exception- 
ally pure  air. 

WATERS — The  Springs  are  chalybeate  containing  free 
nitrogen,  chloride  of  sodium  and  sulphate  of  magnesium, 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  tuberculosis,  cardiac 
diseases,  obesity  and  fatty  heart,  melancholia,  neur- 
asthenia and  the  various  phases  of  anaemia  and  debility. 

SEASON— All  the  year  round. 

Comfortable  hotels. 

Good  excursion  center;  opera  house,  concerts,  golf, 
hunting,  etc. 


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VIEWS  OF  TUNBRIDGE  WELLS 


OTRATHPEFFER  in  Rossshire,  Scotland,  known  as 
^  the  mountain  Spa,  distant  from  London  582  miles, 
is  situated  amongst  beautiful  mountain  scenery  in  a 
sheltered  valley  near  Ben  Wyvis  on  the  river  Peffery. 

WATERS — there  are  a  considerable  number  of  springs, 
containing  iron  and  sulphur.  Treatment  internal  and 
external ;  sulphur  and  mud  baths. 

RECOMMENDED  for  after  effects  of  tropical  diseases, 
gout,  rheumatism  and  skin  troubles. 

Good  hotels. 

Amusements:  concerts,  mountain  excursions,  golf,  ex- 
cellent motoring  center. 


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VIEWS  OF  STRATHPEFFER 


TT700DHALL  SPA  in  Lincolnshire,   125  miles  from 

^  ^     London. 

The  town  is  beautifully  situated  in  a  well  wooded 
district  and  enjoys  an  excellent  climate  throughout  the 
year.     The  air  is  bracing  and  the  sanitation  excellent. 

Comparatively  speaking  this  Health  Resort  is  of  recent 
date,  but  has  established  for  itself  a  reputation  of  the 
highest  order  as  regards  the  medicinal  value  of  its  springs. 

WATERS — Contain  chlorides  of  sodium,  calcium 
and  magnesium,  as  well  as  bromides  and  iron. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  rheumatism,  neuritis, 
heart  affections,  liver  complaints  and  diseases  of  women. 

SEASON— All  the  year. 

First  class  hotels,  golf,  tennis,  fishing  and  hunting. 
Woodhall  Spa  is  an  excellent  excursion  center.  Somersley 
(Tennyson's  birthplace)  is  near  by. 


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VIKWS  OF   WOODHALL  SPA 


FRANCE 


"D  OURBON  -  L' ARCHAMBAULT  ( Allier ) .  Situated 
■^  amidst  interesting  surroundings  at  an  altitude  of 
800  feet. 

There  are  two  springs  which  are  the  property  of  the 
State;  the  thermal  establishment  has  been  reconstructed 
and  is  now  one  of  the  most  complete  and  beautiful.  The 
temperature  of  the  water  is  120  degrees  F.  and  the  springs 
contain  carbonates  of  sodium  and  calcium  and  iron. 

TREATMENT  is  internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  affections  of  the  bones 
and  joints,  neuralgia,  neurosis  and  nervous  affections, 
rheumatism,  lymphatism,  scrofula,  etc. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  May  to  the  1st  of  October. 

Several  good  hotels,  pensions,  etc. 

Casino,  theatre,  salles-de-jeu  and  numerous  excursions 
to  neighboring  forests. 

Distance  from  Paris  212  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  & 
Mediterranean  Ry. 

T^TERIS  (Allier)  is  situated  at  an  altitude  of  1200  feet 
-*-^  and  contains  numerous  and  interesting  Roman 
Remains. 

The  waters  vary  in  temperature  from  115  to  120  de- 
grees F.  and  contain  sulphate  of  sodium. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  nervous  diseases, 
women's  diseases,  rheumatic  affections  and  diseases  of  the 
uterus. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  May  to  the  30th  of  Sep- 
tember. 

There  are  a  number  of  good  and  comfortable  hotels 
and  all  attractions  of  an  up-to-date  resort. 

Distance  from  Paris  210  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  & 
Midi  Ry. 


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RUINS  OF   THE  CHATEAU  OF  BOURBON  L'ARCHAMBOULT 


IN  THE  VICINITY  OF  NERIS 


T  TICHY  (Allier),  situated  in  the  very  heart  of  France 
^  at  an  altitude  of  780  feet,  is  one  of  the  most 
famous  health  resorts  in  the  world. 

There  are  a  great  number  of  springs  all  under  the  con- 
trol of  the  French  Government.  The  bathing  establish- 
ments and  bottling  of  waters  are  supervised  by  French 
State  officials. 

Vichy's  thermal  establishments  for  their  comprehen- 
siveness and  the  magnificence  of  their  installations  are 
unsurpassed. 

TREATMENT— Mainly  internal. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  dyspepsia,  gastritis, 
gout,  diabetes  and  intestinal  affections  generally. 

Theatres,  concerts,  casino  and  all  possible  attractions 
and  amusements. 

SEASON— April  to  October. 

Hotels,  villas  and  rooms  of  all  sorts  and  grades. 

Distance  from  Paris  228  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  85 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


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T  TALS  ( Ardeche),  is  situated  at  an  altitude  of  800  feet, 
^     amidst  most  beautiful  surroundings. 

The  springs  are  numerous  and  of  an  alkaline  nature, 
the  principal  ones  are  St.  Jean,  Precieuse,  Madeleine  and 
Dominique. 

TREATMENT— Mainly  internal. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  affections  of  the 
stomach,  gastritis,  liver  complaints,  diabetes  and  diseases 
of  the  kidney  and  bladder. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  May  to  the  1st  of  October. 

Good  hotels,  villas,  furnished  rooms;  excellent  center 
for  excursions. 

Distance  from  Paris  442  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  85 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


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VIKWS  OF    VALS 


T  UCHON  (Haute  Garonne).     Altitude  2100  feet. 
•^^  There  are  nearly  fifty  springs  varying  in  tempera- 
ture from  61  to  150  degrees  F. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  specific  diseases,  tuber- 
culosis, after-effects  of  grippe,  typhoid  fever,  diphtheria, 
arthritis,  affections  of  the  respiratory  organs,  nasal  ca- 
tarrh, laryngitis,  stomach  troubles,  nervous  diseases,  etc. 

SEASON— From  the  1st  of  June  to  the  1st  of  October. 

Magnificent  scenery,  beautiful  promenades,  automo- 
biles, carriages,  horses. 

Daily  concerts  and  all  sorts  of  attractions. 

A  funicular  Railway  runs  to  the  Plateau  of  Superbag- 
neres  where  one  of  the  most  beautiful  panoramas  in  the 
world  can  be  seen. 

Good  hotels. 

Distance  from  Paris  615  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  85 
Midi  Ry. 


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FROM  THE  SURROUNDINGS  OF  LUCHON 


T  UXEUIL  (Haute  Saone)  is  situated  at  the  foot  of  the 
-""^  Vosges  Mountains,  at  an  altitude  of  980  feet. 

This  resort  dates  its  origin  back  to  a  monastery  founded 
by  Colomban,  an  Irish  monk,  towards  the  end  of  the 
sixth  century.  A  goodly  portion  of  the  original  monas- 
tery buildings  are  still  in  existence. 

There  are  fifteen  springs,  the  property  of  the  French 
Government,  the  waters  containing  salt,  iron,  arsenic  and 
manganese  and  are  radio-active. 

TREATMENT— Mainly  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  rheumatism,  arthritis, 
anaemia  and  nervous  diseases;  women's  diseases. 

SEASON— From  the  1st  of  June  to  the  15th  of  Sep- 
tember. 

Several  hotels,  furnished  apartment  houses,  beautiful 
park  and  forests,  also  casino. 

Distance  from  Paris  304  miles  via  Eastern  Railway  of 
France. 


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T  AMALOU  (Herault),  situated  in  the  valley  of 
-*-^  Lamalou  near  the  river  Orb  at  an  altitude  of  650 
feet. 

WATERS — -There  are  three  groups  of  springs  and  for 
every  group  there  is  a  separate  thermal  establishment. 
The  groups  are  Lamalou-le-Bas,  Lamalou-le- Centre  and 
Lamalou-le-Haut. 

The  first  one  is  the  most  important;  the  temperature 
of  the  waters  varies  from  95  to  110  degrees  F.  and  they 
are  of  a  chalybeate  nature. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  rheumatism,  sciatica, 
neuralgia,  nervous  diseases  and  uterine  affections. 

SEASON— April  to  October. 

Numbers  of  people  take  the  cure  at  this  resort  twice  a 
year;   in  the  spring  and  in  the  autumn. 

Hotels  of  good  repute,  casino,  theatre,  opera  comique, 
daily  concerts,  promenades,  etc. 

Distance  from  Paris  611  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  85 
Midi  Ry. 

"OALARUC  (  Herault).  Situated  on  a  sea  inlet,  about 
■*-^  4  miles  from  Cette. 

There  are  several  thermal  establishments,  with  hotels 
attached;  three  salt  water  Springs  ranging  in  tempera- 
ture up  to  118  degrees  F  supply  the  waters. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external;  mud  baths 
form  an  important  part  in  the  cure. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  scrofula,  sciatica,  Lo- 
comotor-Ataxia, other  forms  of  paralysis  and  cardiac 
troubles. 

SEASON— From  the  1st  of  May  to  the  31st  of  October. 

Being  very  near  to  the  towns  of  Cette  and  Montpellier 
all  amusements  and  attractions  available  in  a  large  town 
are  within  easy  reach  of  guests. 

The  railway  station  for  Balaruc  is  Cette,  distant  from 
Paris  551  miles  via  the  Paris,  Lyons  and  Mediter- 
ranean Ry. 

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A  LLEVARD  (Is ere).  Situated  on  the  River  Breda 
■^^^  at  an  altitude  of  1500  feet  in  a  valley  protected  by 
high  mountains  and  amidst  some  of  the  most  beautiful 
Alpine  scenery.  The  thermal  establishment  is  of  con- 
siderable importance,  fitted  with  all  the  latest  appliances, 
equipments  and  systems,  usually  found  in  the  principal 
sulphurous  thermal  baths. 

WATERS— Cold  sulphurated  hydrogen. 

TREATMENT — Internal  and  external ;  cold  and  warm 
inhalation;  the  warm  inhalation  apparatus  is  installed  in 
the  form  of  an  amphitheatre,  so  that  the  required  temper- 
ature may  be  easily  regulated. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  chronic  catarrh,  affec- 
tions of  respiratory  organs,  skin  diseases  and  rheumatism. 

SEASON— First  of  June  to  30th  of  September. 

Theatres,  concerts,  and  excellent  mountain  excursions 
in  vicinity;  comfortable  hotels  at  moderate  prices; 
numbers  of  villas  and  furnished  houses. 

Distant  from  Paris  430  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  and 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


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T  TRIAGE  (Isere)  is  situated  at  the  entrance  of  the 
^-^  beautiful  park-like  valley  of  Vaulnaveys  and  has  an 
altitude  of  1350  feet.  This  resort  is  becoming  more  and 
more  popular,  as  in  addition  to  its  thermal  springs  it  is 
also  an  air-cure  station  of  some  importance. 

The  medicinal  value  of  the  Uriage  Springs  were  al- 
ready known  and  appreciated  by  the  Romans.  The 
waters  are  of  a  saline  sulphurous  nature  varying  in  tem- 
perature from  81  to  130  degrees  F. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  chronic  constipation, 
affections  of  the  skin,  the  bones  and  joints,  lymphatism, 
scrofula,  skin  diseases,  etc. 

SEASON— From  the  25th  of  May  to  the  15th  of 
October. 

Numerous  hotels,  boarding  houses,  furnished  rooms, 
etc. 

Casino,  theatre,  concerts,  easy  mountain  excursions. 

Uriage  is  within  6>^  miles  of  Grenoble  with  which  pic- 
turesque and  interesting  town  it  is  connected  by  an 
electric  railway. 

Distance  from  Paris  403  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  85 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


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SALINS-DU-JURA  (Jura)  is  situated  at  an  altitude 
of  1200  feet  in  the  midst  of  mountains  and  forests. 

There  are  three  groups  of  springs,  but  one  only — 
Puits-a-Muire — is  utilized. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  lymphatism,  scrofula, 
tuberculosis,  infantile  paralysis,  women's  diseases  and 
affections  of  the  bones  and  joints. 

SEASON— From  the  20th  of  June  to  the  15th  of  Sep- 
tember. 

Several  hotels,  furnished  apartments,  etc. 

Casino  and  the  usual  attractions.  Promenades  and 
every  facility  for  air  cures. 

Distance  from  Paris  250  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  & 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


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AX  (Landes),  situated  at  an  altitude  of  130  feet  on 
the  River  Adour. 

There  are  two  large  thermal  establishments  and  the 
treatment  is  mainly  external  in  the  form  of  baths,  douches, 
mud  baths.,  etc. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  rheumatism,  joint 
affections,  nervous  diseases,  neuralgia,  etc. 

SEASON— All  the  year  round,  but  most  frequented 
during  spring  and  autumn. 

Comfortable  hotels,  villas,  pensions,  etc.,  all  at  mod- 
erate prices;  beautiful  promenades  and  excursions  but 
Dax  prides  itself  on  the  fact  that  it  is  a  place  which  offers 
quietness  and  rest. 

Distance  from  Paris  460  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  65 
Midi  Ry. 


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-pOUGUES  (Nievre).     Altitude  700  feet. 

^       There  are  seven   cold  alkaline  springs  containing 

bicarbonates  of  calcium,  magnesium  and  sodium. 

TREATMENT— Internal,  the  waters  being  taken 
several  times  a  day  in  varying  doses. 

RECOMMENDED  for  diseases  of  the  stomach,  dys- 
pepsia, gastritis,  affections  of  the  liver  and  anaemia. 

SEASON— From  the  1st  of  June  to  the  1st  of  October. 

Pougues  is  one  of  the  most  frequented  resorts  on  account 
of  the  unrivalled  properties  of  the  Source  St.  Leger;  the 
climate  is  beautiful  and  all  attractions  of  a  modern  health 
resort  are  offered. 

Comfortable  hotels  of  all  grades,  villas,  pensions,  etc. 

Distance  from  Paris  151  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  8b 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


ST.  HONORE  (Nievre).   Altitude  900  feet. 
There  are  four  sulphurous  springs  of  a  temperature 
of  83  degrees  F.,  containing  some  arsenic.     The  springs 
are   classed   in  two   groups;   I'Acacia  and  la  Crevasse, 
la  Marquise  and  les  Romains. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  affections  of  the  re- 
spiratory organs,  nasal  catarrh,  catarrh  of  the  larynx 
and  pharynx,  bronchitis,  asthma,  skin  diseases  and 
children's  ailments. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  June  to  the  15th  of  Sep- 
tember. 

Comfortable  hotels  and  other  accommodations. 

Casino,  concerts  and  varied  diversions;  beautiful  woods 
in  the  surroundings. 

Two  stations — Remilly  and  Vandenesse — serve  St. 
Honore,  distant  4>^  and  5  miles  respectively.  Con- 
nected by  electric  tramway. 

Distance  from  Paris  201  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  & 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


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OT.  AMAND  (NORD).     Altitude  100  feet. 

^       There  are  five  thermal  springs  of  a  temperature  of 

about  78  degrees  F. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external,  but  largely  in 
the  form  of  mud  baths.  St.  Amand  is  situated  in  close 
proximity  to  a  forest  of  enormous  dimensions  and  conse- 
quently is  an  important  air  cure  station. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  rheumatism,  gout, 
chronic  affections  of  [the  genito-urinary  organs,  women's 
diseases,  Locomotor-Ataxia,  nervous  diseases,  eczema 
and  many  other  skin  diseases. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  May  to  the  30th  of  Sep- 
tember. 

In  the  thermal  establishment  is  incorporated  a  first- 
class  hotel  of  considerable  size;  there  are  a  number  of 
other  hotels  some  of  the  most  up-to-date  construction; 
casino,  excursions  and  various  other  attractions. 

Distance  from  Paris  150  miles  Nord  Railway  of  France. 


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TDAGNOLES  DE  L'ORNE  (Orne)  is  the  only  thermal 
-*-^  station  in  the  west  of  France  situated  in  the  midst  of 
forests  and  has  an  altitude  of  740  feet. 

WATERS — There  are  two  cold  springs  and  one  warm 
(sulphurous) . 

TREATMENT— A  variety  of  methods  are  used  here 
both  internally  and  externally,  sometimes  together  and 
sometimes  strictly  separate. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  rheumatism,  gout, 
anaemia,  stomach  troubles,  skin  diseases,  etc. 

SEASON— First  of  June  to  First  of  October. 

Hotel  accommodation  good.  There  is  also  a  well 
recommended  pension. 

Casino,  lake  and  interesting  excursions  to  historic 
castles  in  vicinity. 

Distance  from  Paris  155  miles  via  French  State  Ry. 


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LA  BOURBOULE  (Puy-de-D6me).  Altitude  2800 
feet. 

There  are  seven  springs,  some  hot  and  others  cold  ; 
the  waters  are  of  an  alkaline  nature  and  contain 
arsenic.  The  hot  springs  are  by  far  the  most  important. 

There  are  three  thermal  establishments,  of  which, 
the  Etablissement  des  Thermes,  is  one  of  the  most  luxuri- 
ous in  Europe. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  affections  of  the  bones, 
joints,  etc.,  bronchitis,  asthma,  laryngitis,  chloremia, 
obesity,  lymphatism,  scrofula,  diabetes  and  children's 
diseases. 

SEASON— From  May  25th  to  September  30th. 

Good  hotels,  villas  and  pensions.  Theatre,  casino, 
concerts  and  all  the  usual  attractions  of  a  watering  place ; 
charming  excursions  and  boating. 

Distance  from  Paris  271  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  & 
Mediterranean  Ry. 

CHATEL  GUYON  (Puy  de  Dome).  Situated  at  an 
altitude  of  375  feet. 

WATERS— There  are  twenty-eight  springs  containing 
iron  and  magnesium   and  two  thermal  establishments. 

TREATMENT  is  internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  intestinal  and  gastric 
troubles,  liver  complaints,  urinary  diseases,  nervous  affec- 
tions and  after-effects  of  tropical  diseases. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  May  to  the  15th  of 
October. 

Numerous  hotels  and  villas;  varied  and  attractive 
excursions;  other  health  resorts  in  the  vicinity  are  Vichy, 
Clermont,  Royat. 

Concerts,  casino,  theatres,  etc. 

Railway  station  for  Chatel  Guyon  is  De  Riom;  traffic 
between  De  Riom  and  Chatel  Guyon  is  carried  on  by 
omnibuses,  motor  cars,  carriages,  etc.  Distance  is  about 
Zy2  miles. 

Distance  from  Paris   260   miles  via  Paris,   Lyons  85 

Mediterranean  Ry. 

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AN  OLD  COURTYARD  AT  CHATEL  GUYON 


A/rONT  DORE  (Puy  de  Dome).  Altitude  3400  feet. 
-*-  ■*•  Connected  by  funicular  railway  with  the  station  of 
Mont  Dore. 

There  are  twelve  springs  varying  in  temperature  from 
104  to  112  degrees  F.  and  containing  arseniate  of  sodium 
and  bicarbonate  of  iron;  the  thermal  establishment  re- 
built in  1893  is  equipped  with  every  modern  appliance. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  gout,  rheumatism,  ar- 
thritis, certain  stages  of  diabetes,  affections  of  the  vocal 
and  respiratory  organs,  bronchitis,  laryngitis,  asthma,  etc. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  June  to  the  1st  of  Sep- 
tember. 

Hotels,  villas  and  furnished  apartment  houses;  numer- 
ous excursions. 

Distance  from  Paris  287  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  & 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


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"■-^       There  are  four  springs  containing  bicarbonate  of 

sodium,  chloride  of  sodium,  calcium  and  iron. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENED  in  cases  of  arthritis,  anaemia,  rheu- 
matism and  gout,  diabetes,  urinary  affections,  diseases  of 
the  respiratory  organs,  skin  diseases,  dyspepsia,  gastritis 
and  cardiac  affections. 

SEASON— From  the  25th  of  May  to  the  1st  of  October. 

Good  hotels. 

Casino,  theatre,  numerous  excursions  in  the  neighbor- 
ing mountains. 

Royat  is  about  1^  miles  distant  from  Clermont  and 
connected  by  electric  tramway  with  that  town. 

Distance  from  Paris  278  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  85 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


ST.  NECTAIRE  (Puy  de  Dome ),  situated  at  an  altitude 
of  2500  feet. 

There  are  three  thermal  establishments;  the  waters 
are  alkaline  and  contain  iron.  The  springs  are  divided 
into  two  groups,  those  of 

St.  Nectaire  le  Haut  and 

St.  Nectaire  le  Bas. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  chloremia,  women's 
diseases  and  affections  of  the  bladder  and  kidneys. 

SEASON— From  the  20th  of  June  to  15th  of  Sep- 
tember. 

Hotels  of  all  grades,  amongst  them  some  of  the  most 
modern  and  up-to-date;  casino  and  numerous  other 
attractions. 

Distance  from  Paris  284  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  85 
Mediterranean  Ry. 

Two  railroad  stations  are  serving  St.  Nectaire,  namely, 
"Coudes  St.  Nectaire"  and  "Issoire." 


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GENERAL  VIEW  OF  ROYAT 


VIEW  OF  ST.  NECTAIRE 


"OIARRITZ  (Basses-Pyrenees).  Situated  on  the  Gulf 
^^  of  Gascogne.  Only  a  short  distance  away  is  the 
city  of  Bayonne  and  though  the  two  towns  are  closely 
allied,  they  differ  very  considerably. 

Biarritz  itself  is  the  well  known  cosmopolitan  resort, 
while  Bayonne  presents  itself  as  the  typical  French  busi- 
ness city;  it  is,  however,  considered  the  metropolis  of 
the  bull-fighting  sport  in  France. 

Its  situation  on  the  Atlantic  Ocean  ensures  an  even  and 
temperate  climate  and  strengthening  sea  air.  Autumn, 
winter  and  spring  are  the  best  seasons  but  the  heat  of  the 
summer  is  never  such  as  to  be  unbearable  or  disagreeable. 

The  water  of  the  thermal  spring  is  brought  to  Biarritz 
from  Briscons,  a  small  village  situated  a  few  miles  from 
Bayonne. 

TREATMENT  is  external  in  the  form  of  baths, 
douches,  massage,  etc. 

The  thermal  establishments  are  open  all  the  year. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  women's  diseases,  affec- 
tions of  the  bones  and  joints,  scrofula  and  lymphatic 
affections. 

Biarritz  is  one  of  the  most  important  all  the  year 
round  international  resorts  and  offers  all  possible  at- 
tractions. 

Hotels  are  plentiful  and  of  the  highest  order. 

Distant  from  Paris  499  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  and 
Midi  Ry. 


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VIEWS  OF  BIARRITZ 


SALIES  DE  BEARN  (Basses  Pyrenees).  Situated  at 
an  altitude  of  200  feet,  in  the  center  of  a  large  and 
beautiful  valley  on  the  Railway  line  between  Pryor  and 
St.  Palais,  and  within  four  hours  journey  from  Bordeaux. 

There  are  four  springs  here  and  the  treatment  is  mainly 
external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  affections  of  bones  and 
joints,  affections  of  the  skin,  scrofula,  arthritis,  specific 
diseases,  children's  ailments  and  women's  diseases. 

SEASON — There  are  two  seasons;  one  in  the  spring 
and  one  in  the  autumn.  The  thermal  establishment, 
which  is  a  large  modern  building  with  all  the  latest  ap- 
pliances, is  open  all  the  year  round. 

Numerous  hotels  of  all  grades  and  every  other  kind  of 
accommodations. 

Casino,  concerts,  excursions,  but  generally  a  very  rest- 
ful place. 

Distance  from  Paris  487  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  85 
Midi  Ry. 

TJAUX  BONNES  (Basses-Pyrenees).  Situated  in  the 
^  midst  of  a  vast  forest  at  an  altitude  of  250  feet, 
is  one  of  the  most  pleasant  resorts  to  stay  in. 

There  are  several  springs,  celebrated  for  their  sulphur- 
ated sodic  waters,  the  most  important  being  La  Source 
vieille  which  has  really  made  the  reputation  of  this 
thermal  station. 

TREATMENT  is  almost  entirely  internal;  baths, 
douches,  etc.,  being  used  only  as  auxiliaries. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  tubercular  diseases, 
asthma,  bronchitis,  all  affections  of  the  respiratory 
organs  and  pulmonary  catarrh.  There  are  few  resorts  in 
Europe,  which,  as  far  as  the  curative  efficacy  of  their 
waters  is  concerned,  can  compare  with  Eaux  Bonnes. 

SEASON— First  of  June  to  30th  of  September. 

Casino,  theatre,  promenades. 

Hotels  of  the  first  class,  numerous  villas,  and  pensions. 

Excellent  excursion  center. 

Distance  from  Paris  532  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  85 

Midi  Ry. 

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GENERAL  VIEW  OF  EAUX  BONNES 


/^AMBO  (Basses-Pyrenees)  is  situated  on  the  river  Nive, 
^^  at  an  altitude  of  200  feet,  and  is  renowned  for 
the  mildness  of  its  climate.  In  spite  of  the  many  cos- 
mopolitan visitors  and  their  influence,  Cambo  has  retained 
the  characteristics  of  the  typical  and  picturesque  Basque 
town. 

The  WATERS  contain  iron  and  sulphur. 

SEASON— Practically  all  the  year  round. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  scrofula,  skin  diseases 
generally  and  affections  of  the  respiratory  organs. 

Good  hotels  and  many  interesting  excursions  to  the 
neighboring  woods. 

Distance  from  Paris  503  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  & 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


ST.  CHRIST AU  ( Basses  -  Pyrenees )  is  situated  at  an 
altitude  of  1,000  feet,  at  the  entrance  of  the  valley 
of  Aspe  ;  its  medicinal  springs  were  used  by  the  Romans. 
There  are  two  thermal  establishments  and  quite  a  num- 
ber of  springs,  containing  sulphate  of  copper,  carbonate 
of  iron,  etc. 

Three  springs  only  are  used:   the 

Source  des  Arceaux, 

Source  du  Prieure, 

Source  du  Pecheur. 

TREATMENT— External  mainly. 

RECOMMENDED   in  cases  of  skin  diseases. 

The  establishment  is  open  all  the  year  but  the  main 
season  is  June,  July,  August  and  September. 

Beautiful  park  in  which  are  situated  a  number  of  good 
hotels;   theatre,  casino  and  varied  other  attractions. 

Distance  from  Paris  530  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  85 
Midi  Ry. 


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A  SCENE  IN  THE  PYRENEES 


TDAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE  ( Hautes-Pyrenees ) ,  sit- 
-*-^  uated  amidst  beautiful  scenery  at  an  altitude  of 
1785  feet,  11  miles  from  Tarbes,  is  the  oldest  thermal 
station  of  the  Pyrenees. 

WATERS — There  are  38  springs,  some  warm  and  of  a 
sulphurous  nature  and  others  cold  chalybeate. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external;  the  cure  us- 
ually takes  from  four  to  eight  weeks. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  rheumatism,  nervous 
disorders,  affections  of  the  alimentary,  bronchial  and 
urinary  channels. 

SEASON— First  of  July  to  30th  of  September. 

Comfortable  hotels  at  moderate  rates. 

Casino,  concerts,  opera,  opera  comique,  dances.  Short 
and  long  mountain  excursions;  parties  arranged  twice 
a  week  by  the  local  section  of  the  French  Alpine  Club  to 
ascend  the  *Tic-du-Midi  de  Bigorre." 

Distant  from  Paris  510  miles,  via  Paris,  Orleans  and 
Midi  Ry. 

TDAREGES  (Hautes-Pyrenees).  On  the  left  bank  of 
■*^  the  river  Bastan. 

Three  and  a  half  miles  from  Luz  with  an  altitude  of 
over  4,000  feet. 

WATERS — There  are  fifteen  warm  (sulphurous) 
Springs  varying  in  temperature  up  to  110  degrees  F. 
The  waters  are  tonic  and  stimulating  and  of  exceptional 
medicinal  value. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  diseases  of  the  bones 
and  joints;   scrofula,  specific  diseases  and  anaemia. 

SEASON— July,  August,  September. 

Good  hotels. 

Casino,  theatre  and  mountain  excursions. 

Bareges  is  also  a  mountain  air  resort  of  considerable 
repute.  Furthermore,  it  is  an  important  military  station, 
a  fact  which  adds  considerably  to  its  social  life. 

Distant  from  Paris  564  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  and 
Midi  Ry. 

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THE  QUAINT  JACOBIN  TOWEK  AT  BAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE 


ST.  SAUVEUR  (Hautes-Pyrenees),  a  beautiful  little 
town  on  the  river  Gave  at  the  entrance  to  the  valleys 
of  Bastan  and  Gavarnie.     Altitude  2500  feet. 

There  are  two  thermal  establishments  fed  by  two 
sulphurous  springs  of  a  temperature  of  93  degrees  F. 
One  is  known  as  "Sources  des  Dames"  and  the  other  as 
"Source  de  la  Hontalade." 

TREATMENT— External  but  the  water  of  the  de  la 
Hontalade  Spring  is  used  also  for  drinking. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  women's  diseases. 

SEASON— From  the  1st  of  June  to  the  30th  of  Sep- 
tember. 

Comfortable  hotels;  casino,  park,  promenades  and 
beautiful  mountain  excursions. 

Distance  from  Paris  867  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  8b 
Midi  Ry. 

Railway  station  is  Pierrefitte  S}4  miles  from  St. 
Sauveur ;  connection  is  made  by  electric  railway,  and  by 
carriages  or  omnibuses,  over  beautiful  mountain  roads. 


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VIEWS  OF  ST.  SAUVEUR 


/^APVERN  ( Hautes-Pyrenees )  is  often  called  the 
^^  "Vichy  of  the  Pyrenees"  and  is  about  18  miles  from 
Tarbes;  it  is  a  picturesque  little  town,  built  along  one 
main  street,  which  runs  from  east  to  west  for  a  distance 
of  over  a  mile.     Altitude  1500  feet. 

WATERS — There  are  two  springs  containing  sulphate 
of  lime.     Temperature  70  degrees  F. 

TREATMENT — Internal  and  external,  and  instances 
of  some  of  the  most  marvelous  cures  are  recorded. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  diseases  of  the  liver, 
gout,  diabetes,  catarrh  of  the  bladder,  gravel,  etc. 

SEASON— From  May  to  October. 

A  number  of  good  hotels,  pensions,  casino,  beautiful 
carriage  drives,  promenades,  etc.,  in  an  immense  park 
nearby;   excellent  excursion  center. 

Distance  from  Paris,  503  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  & 
Midi  Ry. 

/^AUTERETS  (Hautes-Pyrenees).  Situated  in  one  of 
^*-^  the  most  striking  and  picturesque  parts  of  the 
Pyrenees,  20  miles  from  Tarbes,  the  administrative 
capital  of  the  Department,  with  an  altitude  of  2400  feet. 

Altogether  there  are  nine  thermal  establishments  and 
twenty-two  springs  of  a  temperature  varying  from  103  to 
105  degrees  F.  and  containing  mainly  sulphide  of  sodium. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  for  nervous  diseases,  anaemia, 
dyspepsia,  skin  troubles  and  children's  ailments. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  May  to  the  15th  of 
October. 

First-class  hotels,  villas,  furnished  rooms,  etc.  Theatres, 
casino,  mountain  fetes. 

Excellent  excursions  to  the  surrounding  country. 

Cauterets  is  reached  from  Pierrefitte  station  by  electric 
railway  in  about  45  minutes,  over  a  picturesque  moun- 
tain route. 

Distance  from  Paris  572  miles  via  the  Paris,  Orleans  85 
Midi  Ry. 

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VIEWS  OF  CAUTERETS 


A  MELIE-LES-BAINS  (  Pyrenees- Orientales  ).  Sit- 
'^^^^  uated  in  a  sheltered  mountain  valley  at  an  altitude 
of  930  feet.  Its  health-giving  springs  were  known  as  far 
back  as  Roman  times;  the  waters  are  of  an  alkaline 
sulphurous  nature,  ranging  in  temperature  from  80  to 
140  degrees  F. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  asthma,  bronchitis  and 
all  chronic  affections  of  the  respiratory  organs. 

SEASON — ^All  the  year  round,  but  particularly  suit- 
able as  a  winter  resort  on  account  of  its  mild  climate. 

Comfortable  hotels. 

Distant  from  Paris  690  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  and 
Midi  Ry. 


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AMELIE-LES-BAINS 


A  PYRENEES  DOG 


l^ERNET  (  Pyrenees-Orientales),  situated  near  the 
^  river  Cadi  at  an  altitude  of  2100  feet,  amidst  a  per- 
fect garden  landscape. 

WATERS — There  are  twelve  springs  of  a  sulphurous 
and  saline  nature,  divided  into  two  groups  under  the 
name  of  Source  Mercador  on  the  right  of  the  River  Cadi 
and  the  Sources  des  Commandants  on  the  left  bank  of  the 
same  river.     There  are  two  thermal  establishments. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external,  but  principally 
external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  affections  of  the  vocal 
and  respiratory  organs,  gout,  rheumatism,  anaemia,  dys- 
pepsia and  sciatica. 

In  the  vicinity  there  is  the  sanatorium  du  Carrigon,  a 
mountain  air  station  of  high  repute. 

SEASON— From  May  to  October. 

Comfortable  hotels,  villas  and  furnished  rooms;  casino 
and  various  amusements. 

Railway  station  Villefranche-de-Conflent ;  connection 
carried  on  by  regular  carriage  service  occupying  about 
half  an  hour. 

Distance  from  Paris  691  miles  via  Paris,  Orleans  85 
Midi  Ry. 


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AIX-LES-BAINS  in  the  Department  of  Savoie  is 
•^^^  situate  at  the  foot  of  Mount  Revard  on  Lake 
Bourget,  at  an  altitude  of  850  feet. 

The  town,  surrounded  by  beautiful  scenery,  is  a 
starting  point  for  many  excursions  and  mountain  trips. 
Its  palatial  hotels,  villas,  pensions,  etc.,  its  casinos, 
theatres  and  all  other  attractions  have  added  consider- 
ably to  its  popularity  and  altogether  it  is  one  of  the  most 
frequented  health  resorts  in  the  world. 

In  the  vicinity  are  also  found  two  air-cure  stations,  one 
at  Pugny-Corbieres  (over  2,000  feet  above  sea-level), 
and  one  on  Mount  Revard  (over  5,000  feet  above  sea- 
level)  . 

The  thermal  establishment  is  an  up-to-date  structure, 
fitted  with  every  modern  appliance. 

There  are  hot  and  cold  sulphurous  springs  (the  latter 
at  Marlioz  in  the  vicinity) ;  the  temperature  of  the  Hot 
Springs  is  between  108  and  112  degrees  F. 

TREATMENT  is  mainly  external ;  for  internal 
treatment  there  are  three  additional  springs,  the  Source 
des  Deux — Reines,  the  Source  Massonat  and  the  Source 
Saint-Simon,  the  waters  of  which  contain  calcium 
bicarbonate  and  magnesium  also  large  quantities  of 
oxygen  in  solution. 

DISEASES  for  which  a  cure  at  Aix-les-Bains  is  re- 
commended: Chronic  gout,  rheumatism,  sciatica,  specific 
diseases,  affections  of  bones  and  joints. 

SEASON:— from  May  to  October,  but  the  thermal 
establishment  is  open  all  the  year. 

DISTANCE  from  Paris  361  miles  via  the  Paris, 
Lyons  &  Mediterranean  Ry. 


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VIEWS  OK  AIX-LES-BAINS 


"O  RIDES  (Savoie).  Situated  at  an  altitude  of  1850 
-^  feet  in  a  very  picturesque  part  of  Savoy  near  the 
Doron  torrent.  The  air  is  remarkably  pure  and  strength- 
ening. There  is  one  thermal  spring  of  about  95  degrees  F., 
containing  sulphate  of  sodium  and  magnesium ;  the  effect 
is  laxative  and  purgative. 

TREATMENT  is  internal  and  external  but  mainly  the 
former. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  liver  complaints,  nerv- 
ous affections,  obesity,  etc. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  May  to  the  1st  of  October. 

Near  Aix-les-Bains  which  is  easily  accessible. 

Good  hotels. 

Distant  from  Paris  424  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  85 
Mediterranean  Ry. 

Brides  is  connected  with  Moutiers  and  Salins  by  an 
electric  line. 


/^HALLES-LES-EAUX  (Savoie).  Situated  in  the 
^^  Valley  of  Chambery  at  an  altitude  of  960  feet 
amidst  a  magnificent  park. 

There  is  one  spring  of  a  sulphurous  nature. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  lymphatism,  scrofula, 
arthritis,  chronic  catarrh  of  the  throat,  chronic  bronch- 
itis, specific  diseases,  etc. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  May  to  the  15th  of 
October. 

A  number  of  first-class  hotels  at  moderate  prices,  also 
villas  and  furnished  rooms;  casino,  many  attractive 
excursions ;  two  miles  distant  from  Chambery  with  which 
it  is  connected  by  electric  cars.  Hotel  omnibuses  are  at 
Chambery  station. 

Distance  from  Paris  376  miles,  Paris,  Lyons  &  Mediter- 
ranean Ry. 


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SCENES  FROM  THE  SAVOIE  COUNTRY 


TJ'  VI AN  (Haute- Savoie) .  Built  in  the  form  of  an  amphi- 
^^  theatre  on  the  southern  shore  of  Lake  Geneva,  at  an 
altitude  of  about  1200  feet. 

There  are  several  springs,  of  which  the  best  known 
and  most  important  is  La  Source  Cachat. 

TREATMENT  is  principally  internal. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  chronic  gout  and  all 
affections  of  the  urinary  channels. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  May  to  the  15th  of 
October,  but  frequented  mostly  from  the  1st  of  July  to 
the  15th  of  September,  which  is  the  period  of  the  grande 
saison  with  its  numerous  and  various  fetes,  concerts  and 
theatrical  performances,  dances,  tennis,  golf;  excellent 
excursion  center. 

A  great  number  of  hotels,  villas  and  pensions. 

Distance  from  Paris  420  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  85 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


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OT.  GERVAIS  ( Haute-Savoie )  is  situated  at  an  alti- 
^  tude  of  2,000  feet  in  a  gorge  at  the  foot  of  Mont 
Blanc. 

There  is  a  thermal  establishment  with  a  Hotel  Annex 
and  park. 

The  WATERS  of  the  three  springs  are  of  a  sulphurous 
nature,  varying  in  temperature  from  103  to  108  degrees  F. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  skin  diseases,  affec- 
tions of  the  digestive  and  intestinal  organs,  nervous 
maladies,  cardiac  affections,  etc. 

SEASON— From  the  1st  of  June  to  the  1st  of  October. 

Good  hotels,  promenades  and  magnificent  mountain 
excursions;  electric  railways  facilitate  excursions  in  the 
vicinity. 

Distance  from  Paris  432  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  8b 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


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"D  OURBON-LANCY  ( Saone  and  Loire )  is  situated  at 
■^-^  an  altitude  of  800  feet  in  a  well-sheltered  spot. 

WATERS — There  are  5  saline  springs  varying  in  tem- 
perature from  82  to  136  degrees  F. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

The  waters  of  the  "Reine"  and  ''Descures"  Springs 
are  used  for  drinking;  external  treatment  consists  of 
baths  and  douches  in  their  different  forms. 

RECOMMENDED  for  diseases  of  the  heart,  rheuma- 
tism, affections  of  the  bones  and  joints,  neuralgia,  neurosis 
and  nervous  troubles  generally. 

Good  hotels,  beautiful  promenades,  daily  concerts,  etc. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  May  to  the  1st  of  October. 

Distance  from  Paris  222  miles  via  Paris,  Lyons  and 
Mediterranean  Ry. 


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OLD  WALLS  AND   ROMAN   REMAINS  AT  AUTUN   (Saone  and  Loire) 


TJORGES-LES-EAUX  (Seine  Inferieure).  Altitude 
^   520  feet. 

There  are  three  chalybeate  springs  here. 

TREATMENT— Internal  and  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  chloremia,  dyspepsia, 
diarrhoea,  diabetes,  women's  diseases,  etc. 

SEASON— From  the  15th  of  June  to  the  15th  of 
September. 

Good  hotels,  promenades  and  miscellaneous  attractions. 

Distance  from  Paris  72  miles  via  French  State  Ry. 


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/^ONTREXEVILLE  (Vosges).  Situated  at  an  alti- 
^^  tude  of  1150  feet,  is  one  of  the  best  known  and 
oldest  French  resorts. 

There  are  several  springs,  the  principal  one  being  the 
Fountaine  de  Contrexeville,  now  better  known  under  the 
name  of  the  Source  du  Pavilion ;  the  waters  contain  sul- 
phate and  bicarbonate  of  lime. 

TREATMENT— Almost  entirely  internal. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  liver  diseases,  diseases 
of  the  kidney  and  bladder,  diabetes  and  gout,  gravel  and 
genito-urinary  troubles. 

SEASON— From  the  20th  of  May  to  the  20th  of 
September. 

Numerous  hotels  of  all  classes  and  every  other  kind  of 
accommodations;  beautiful  promenades  in  surrounding 
woods;  train  excursions  every  week  to  Gerardmer  and 
Domremy. 

Concerts,  theatres,  open  and  closed  promenades,  casino, 
salles  de  jeu,  tennis,  shooting. 

Distance  from  Paris  276  miles  via  the  Eastern  Railway 
of  France. 


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IN  THE  BEAUTIFUL  VOSGES  MOUNTAINS 


Tw/TARTIGNY  (Vosges),  situated  at  an  altitude  of  1250 
^  ^  feet,  is  an  excellent  air-cure  station. 

WATERS — Three  springs  containing  sulphate  of  cal- 
cium with  lithium. 

TREATMENT— Mainly  internal. 

The  waters  have  a  purgative  and  diuretic  action. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  diseases  of  the  urinary 
channels,  gravel,  gout,  diabetes,  liver  complaints  and  dis- 
eases of  the  kidneys  and  bladder. 

SEASON— From  the  20th  of  May  to  the  20th  of  Sep- 
tember. 

There  is  a  large  park  in  which  are  a  number  of 
good  hotels,  a  casino,  theatre,  etc.  All  kinds  of  sports  and 
attractive  excursions. 

Distance  from  Paris  282  miles  via  Eastern  Railway  of 
France. 

"PLOMBIERES    (Vosges),  situated  at  an   altitude  of 
^    1300  feet;   its  fame  dates  back  to  Roman  Times. 

There  are  twenty-seven  thermal  springs  varying  in 
temperature  from  97  to  155  degrees  F.  and  the  waters 
are  the  most  radio-active  in  France. 

TREATMENT— Mainly  external. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  diseases  of  the  diges- 
tive and  intestinal  organs,  nervous  diseases,  rheumatic 
affections,  diseases  of  the  genito-urinary  organs,  diseases 
of  the  heart,  women's  diseases,  chronic  diarrhoea,  etc. 

SEASON— From  May  15th  to  September  15th,  but  the 
Roman  bath  is  open  all  the  year ;  the  cure  takes  generally 
from  three  to  four  weeks;  for  certain  diseases,  two  con- 
secutive cures,  divided  by  a  short  period  of  rest  are  taken. 

Several  first-class  hotels  and  other  desirable  accommo- 
dations are  available. 

Casino,  theatre,  salles-de-jeu,  grand  opera,  opera 
comique;   good  center  for  excursions. 

Distance  from  Paris  301  miles  by  the  Nord  Railway  of 
France. 


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TYPICAL  VOSGES  SCENERY 


PANORAMA  OF  PLOMBIERES 


T  TITTEL  ( Vosges),  situated  at  an  altitude  of  1100  feet 
^     in  the  beautiful  Vosges  Mountains. 

The  thermal  establishment  is  situated  in  the  midst  of  a 
large  park.  There  are  two  springs:  the  Grande  Source 
and  Source  Salee. 

TREATMENT— Essentially  internal. 

RECOMMENDED  in  cases  of  gout,  gravel,  etc. 

SEASON— From  the  25th  of  May  to  the  25th  of  Sep- 
tember. 

A  large  number  of  hotels,  villas,  furnished  rooms ;  nu- 
merous excursions. 

Distance  from  Paris  273  miles  via  Eastern  Railway  of 
France. 


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LIST   OF   RESORTS 

recommended  for  the  various  cures 


Affections  of  the  Bones  and  Joints  — Wounds 


Aix-les-Bains 

Amelie-les-Bains 

Balaruc 

Bareges 

Bath 

Biarritz                                      Matlock 
Bourbon-Lancy                        Salies  de  Beam 
Bourbon  I'Archambault        Salins-du-Jura 
La  Bourboule                           Uriage 
Dax                                             Woodhall  Spa 

Affections  of  the  Heart 

Cardiac  troubles,  Phlebitis,    Varix 

Bagnoles  de  I'Orne 
Balaruc 

Bourbon-Lancy 
Droitwich 

Evian                                          Royal  Tunbridge  Well: 
Llangammarch  Wells             Royat 
Luxeuil                                       St.  Gervais 
Plombieres                                Woodhall  Spa 

Affections  of  the  Intestines 

Enteritis,  Constipation,  Diarrhoea 

Bagneres-de-Bigorre 

Bagnoles  de  I'Orne 

Brides 

Buxton 

Chatel  Guyon 

Cheltenham 

Evian                                          Pougues 

Forges-les-Eaux                       Royat 

Llandrindod  Wells                  gt.  Gervais 

Luchon 

Matlock                                     Vals 

Plombieres                                Vichy 

Affections  of  the  Kidneys  and   Bladder 

Gravel,    Pyelitis,    Albuminurie 

Buxton 

Llangammarch  Wells             St.  Nectaire 

Capvern 
Chatel  Guyon 
Contrexeville 

Martigny                                   Vals 

^^""^l^^                                     Vichy         - 
Plombieres                                  . 
Sf    AmanH                                        Vittel 

Affections  of  the  Liver 
Lithiosis,  Cirrhosis,  Swamp  fever 

Brides                                         Contrexeville  Martigny 

Buxton                                       Evian  Matlock 

Capvern                                     Harrogate  Pougues 

Chatel  Guyon                          Leamington  Spa  Vals 

Cheltenham                              Llandrindod  Wells  Vichy 

Affections  of  the  Nervous  System 


Bagneres-de-Bigorre 

Balaruc 

Bath 

Bourbon-Lancy 

Bourbon-l'Archambault 

Brides 

Buxton 


AUevard 

Bagnoles  de  I'Orne 

Bareges 

La  Bourboule 

Cambo 

Cauterets 


Neuralgia,  Neurosis 
Cauterets 
Chatel  Guyon 
Dax 

Droitwich 
Lamalou 
Luchon 
Luxeuil 

Affections  of  the  Skin 
Challes-les-Eaux 
Harrogate 
Royat 
St.  Amend 
St.  Christau 
St.  Gervais 


Matlock 

Neris 

Plombieres 

Royal  Tunbridge  Wells 

St.  Amand 

St.  Gervais 

St.  Sauveur 


St.  Honor e 

Salies  de  Beam 

Strathpeffer 

Uriage 

Vals 

Vichy 


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Affections  of  the  Stomach 
Dyspepsia,  Gastritis 


Bagnoles  de  TOrne 

Llandrindod  Wells 

Royat 

Buxton 

Matlock 

St.  Gervais 

Chatel  Guyon 

Plombieres 

Vals 

Evian 

Pougues 

Vichy 

Affections  of  the  Vocal  and  Respiratory  Organs 
Lung  and  Chest  diseases,  Bronchitis,  Asthma,  Laryngitis 


Aix-les-Bains 

Allevard 

Amelie-les-Bains 

Bagneres-de-Bigorre 

La  Bourboule 

Cambo 


La  Bourboule 

Cauterets 

Forges-les-Eaux 

Aix-les-Bains 

Bath 

La  Bourboule 

Buxton 

Capvern 

Contrexeville 


Aix-les-Bains 

Amelie-les-Bains 

Balaruc 

Bareges 

Biarritz 


Cauterets 

Challes-les-Eaux 

Cheltenham 

Eaux  Bonnes 

Luchon 

Matlock 

Mont  Dore 

Chlore  Anaemia 
Harrogate 
Luxeuil 
Royal  Tunbridge  Wells 

Diabetes  and  Gout 

Droitwich 

Evian 

Harrogate 

Leamington  Spa 

Martigny 

Matlock 


Royal  Tunbridge  Wells 

Royat 

St.  Gervais 

St.  Honore 

Salins-du-Jura 

Vernet-les-Bains 


Royat 

St.  Nectaire 


Mont  Dore 

Nantwich 

Strathpeffer 

Vernet-les-Bains 

Vichy 

Vittel 


Lymphatism  and  Scrofula 


La  Bourboule 
Cambo 
Cauterets 
Challes-les-Eaux 
Eaux  Bonnes 


Bourbon-l'Archambault        Harrogate 


La  Bourboule 
Brides 


Balaruc 


Obesity 

Chatel  Guyon 
Harrogate 


Leamington  Spa 
Llandrindod  Wells 
Salies  de  Beam 
Salins-du-Jura 
Strathpeffer 
Uriage 

Royal  Tunbridge  Wells 


Paralysis   in  its  Different   Forms 

St.  Amand  Salins-du-Jura 


Rheumatism    in  its  Different   Forms 


Aix-les-Bains 

Allevard 

Bagneres-de-Bigorre 

Bagnoles  de  I'Orne 

Bath 

Bourbon-Lancy 

Bourbon-l'Archambault 

Buxton 

Dax 


Aix-les-Bains 
Bareges 

Bagnferes-de-Bigorre 
Biarritz 
Eaux  Chandes 
Forges-les-Eaux 


Droitwich 

Harrogate 

Lamalou 

Leamington  Spa 

Llangammarch  Wells 

Luxeuil 

Matlock 

Mont  Dore 

Nantwich 

Specific  Diseases 
Challes-les-Eaux 
Luchon 

W^omen's  Diseases 
Luxeuil 
Neris 

Plombieres 
St.  Amand 
St.  Nectaire 


Neris 

Plombieres 
St.  Amand 
St.  Honore 
Strathpeffer 
Vals 

Vernet-les-Bains 
Vichy 
Woodhall  Spa 

Salies  de  Beam 
Woodhall  Spa 


St.  Sauveur 
Salies  de  Beam 
Salins  du  Jura 
Woodhall  Spa 


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HIS  booklet  would  hardly  be  complete  with- 
out at  least  a  few  remarks  about  the  Cunard 
Company  itself.  Established  in  1840,  its 
prominence  has  become  worldwide  and  its 
history  forms  part  of  the  world's  history  for 
close  upon  a  century. 

In  contemplating  the  Company's  activities  throughout 
these  years,  one  cannot  but  be  deeply  impressed  with 
the  progress  which  it  has  made,  step  by  step,  never 
relenting  in  its  efforts. 

The  result,  as  we  see  it  today,  is  the  great  Transporta- 
tion Company,  known  throughout  the  world,  and  with  a 
reputation  amongst  the  traveling  public  which  is  unique. 

The  efforts  which  aimed  unceasingly  to  create  a  fleet, 
representing  the  highest  standard  of  perfection,  did  not 
halt  there;  equally  unremitting  attention  being  given 
to  the  safety,  the  comfort  and  the  general  welfare  of 
every  passenger,  whether  belonging  to  the  Saloon,  Cabin 
or  Third  Class. 

Ocean  transportation  has,  of  course,  passed  through 
many  phases,  since  the  early  days  of  the  Cunard  Com- 
pany's career  and,  as  ships  go  nowadays,  the  BRITAN- 
NIA, which  initiated  the  service  on  July  4,  1840,  was  a 
very  small  steamer  indeed.  Her  length  was  207  feet,  her 
passenger  capacity  115,  as  compared  with  the  AQUI- 
TANIA,  length  910  feet  and  passenger  capacity  3,250, 
not  including  crew  numbering  a  thousand.  Yet  the 
BRITANNIA  represented  the  triumph  of  ship  construc- 
tion of  her  time,  just  as  much   as   this    is    universally 


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acknowledged  to  be  the  case  with  the  AQUITANIA, 
and  as  has  been  the  case  with  all  the  ships  which  the 
Cunard  Company  has  built  and  added  to  its  fleet. 

An  attempt  to  describe  the  wonders  of  the  AQUIT- 
ANIA, or  the  MAURETANIA— the  fastest  steamer  in 
the  world — and  all  the  other  numerous  and  popular  ships 
of  the  Line  would  lead  too  far. 

The  proportions  of  the  present  day  Cunard  fleet  can 
best  be  pictured  by  comparison.  During  the  early  years 
of  its  existence,  the  total  tonnage  of  the  steamers,  which 
carried  on  the  regular  service  between  Europe  and  the 
North  American  Continent,  amounted  to  barely  5,000 
tons,  while  the  total  runs  into  hundreds  of  thousands  of 
tons  today. 

The  Company  has  been  the  principal  mail  carrier  be- 
tween Europe  and  America  ever  since  1840  and  in  the 
popular  mind  is  identified  chiefly  with  transatlantic 
travel.  In  recent  times,  however,  large  additional  inter- 
ests have  been  developed,  both  by  way  of  acquiring  other 
existing  steamship  lines,  and  by  initiating  new  services. 
Today  the  Company's  activities  cover  European  Ports, 
the  United  States  of  America,  Canada,  Australia,  India, 
and  by  working  arrangements  with  other  lines,  the 
Far  East,  South  America,  South  Africa — in  short,  the 
whole  world. 

The  Cunard  Line  caters  to  all ;  to  the  man  of  business  who 
wishes  to  make  a  quick  trip  to  Europe,  or  the  man  of 
leisure  who  wants  to  make  a  European  tour  in  the  Sum- 
mer; to  pleasure  and  health  seekers  who  wish  to  cruise 
in  the  Mediterranean  in  the  Winter,  or  the  traveler  who 
wishes  to  make  a  journey  round  the  world. 

All  can  be  taken  care  of  and  an  excellent  Tourist  or- 
ganization is  established,  where  information  or  advice  can 
be  obtained.  Travelers  may  be  sure  that  when  using 
Cunard  Steamers  they  will  always  meet  with  the  well 
known  and  justly  reputed  "Cunard  Service." 


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Various  and  many  are  the  booklets  and  other  literature, 
describing  ships  and  services,  which  the  Company  pub- 
lishes at  different  times  and  which  may  be  obtained  upon 
application.  Their  general  merit  is  such  that  they  will 
amply  repay  perusal. 

Offices  and  Agencies  are  established  throughout  the 
world  and  the  Head  Office  in  Liverpool  recently  erected 
by  the  Line  is  one  of  the  most  notable  office  buildings  in 
Europe  and  is  entirely  worthy  of  the  traditions  of  the 
Company. 

In  every  way,  therefore,  "Progress"  is  still  the  guiding 
star  of  this  Company  and  there  is  every  indication  that 
the  Cunard  Line  will  not  be  satisfied  to  rest  upon  the 
laurels  won,  but  will  continue  in  its  efforts,  ever  mindful 
to  maintain  and  enhance  the  great  reputation  and  popu- 
larity which  it  enjoys  amongst  the  traveling  public. 


R.   M.   S.   BRITANNIA 


Compiled  by" 

ATLAS  ADVERTISING  AGENCY,  Inc. 

NEAV   YORK 

Copyright  1917 

IIst.!..^!  Published  by  GAINES  THURMAN,  Inc.,  N.  Y 


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R.  M.  S.  AQUITANIA 


CUNARD  LINE 

ESTABLISHED      1840 

Head  Office:    CUNARD    BUILDING,   PIER  HEAD 
LIVERPOOL 

OFFICES    IN    THE    UNITED    STATES    AND   CANADA 

NEW    YORK 21,  24  State  Street 

BOSTON 126  State  Street 

CHICAGO S.  W.  Cor.   Dearborn  and  Randolph  Streets 

PHILADELPHIA 1300  Walnut  Street 

PITTSBURGH 712  Smithfield  Street 

ST.  LOUIS 215  S.  10th  Street 

MINNEAPOLIS Metropolitan  Life  Building 

SAN    FRANCISCO 501   Market  Street 

W^INNIPEG,  CANADA 270  Main  Street 

Fastest    Mail    and    Passenger    Service  in  the    W^orld 

AQUITANIA     MAURETANIA 

Regular  Passenger,  Mail  and  Cargo  Services  between 

UNITED    STATES     and    EUROPE 
CANADA    and    EUROPE 

Through  Bookings  and 
ROUND    THE   WORLD   TOURS 

CUNARD  TRAVELER  CHEQUES 

Drafts  Money  Orders  Cable  Transfers 

General  Agents  in  United  States  and  Canada  for  the 
PENINSULAR    and    ORIENTAL  STEAM  NAVIGATION  CO. 

BRITISH  INDIA  STEAM  NAVIGATION  CO. 
BIBBY,     HENDERSON     and     KHEDIVIAL     MAIL     LINES. 

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